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Arianna Reiche and C.J. Leede on Weird Lit, Angry Girls, and Amusement Parks

Arianna Reiche and C.J. Leede on Weird Lit, Angry Girls, and Amusement Parks

The authors of two new novels set at an iconic theme park talk late-stage capitalism, nihilistic heroines, and writing inspiration.

By Arianna Reiche and C. J. Leede | June 28, 2023

Four Popular Mystery Tropes and Why We Love Them

Four Popular Mystery Tropes and Why We Love Them

Katie Garner on isolated islands, unreliable narrators, and more.

By Katie Garner | June 28, 2023

Can Your Series Characters Evolve? Yes. Do They Have To Change Over Time? No.

Can Your Series Characters Evolve? Yes. Do They Have To Change Over Time? No.

David Housewright tackles the perennial problem of how to deal with long-running series characters and the trajectory of their stories.

By David Housewright | June 28, 2023

5 Books That Mess With Time

5 Books That Mess With Time

"[I]f you’re experiencing déjà vu right now, maybe in another timeline you’ve already read my list..."

By Jimmy Juliano | June 28, 2023

The Bizarre, True Story of the World's Greatest Living Art Thief

The Bizarre, True Story of the World's Greatest Living Art Thief

Is stealing a work of art ever excusable? One master thief claims yes.

By Michael Finkel | June 27, 2023

In These Thrillers, the Setting Becomes a Pivotal Character

In These Thrillers, the Setting Becomes a Pivotal Character

"It’s a beautiful place, but also one where people get hurt. Where people go missing. Where people disappear."

By Catherine McKenzie | June 27, 2023

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By Samantha Leach | June 26, 2023

10 New Books Coming Out This Week

10 New Books Coming Out This Week

New offerings from the world of crime, mystery, and thrillers.

By CrimeReads | June 26, 2023

Bologna: Crime Fiction in the Red City

Bologna: Crime Fiction in the Red City

In a city known for food, academia, and politics, a rich crime fiction tradition can also be found.

By Paul French | June 26, 2023

Amanda Linsmeier and Amy Goldsmith On Writing Horror for a YA Audience

Amanda Linsmeier and Amy Goldsmith On Writing Horror for a YA Audience

Two debut novelists share their perspectives on the horror renaissance and crafting thrilling young adult fiction.

By Amanda Linsmeier and Amy Goldsmith | June 26, 2023

The Kaleidoscopic Immortality<br> of Jimmy Hoffa

The Kaleidoscopic Immortality
of Jimmy Hoffa

From Danny DeVito's Hoffa to Martin Scorsese's The Irishman, to numerous books, the mystery of America's most famous labor leader continues to fascinate us.

By Jesse Pasternack | June 23, 2023

How Cormac McCarthy Used Crime Fiction’s Tropes to Make Masterpieces

How Cormac McCarthy Used Crime Fiction’s Tropes to Make Masterpieces

On the author's evolving style and journeys through the darkness.

By Nick Kolakowski | June 23, 2023

Current Trans-Hysteria Mirrors Jekyll and Hyde

Current Trans-Hysteria Mirrors Jekyll and Hyde

"Today, anti-queer legislation is fueled by...a fear of anything “transformed" beyond “social norms.”

By Jill Dearman | June 23, 2023

Five Riveting Thrillers Unfolding in Wooded Isolation

Five Riveting Thrillers Unfolding in Wooded Isolation

Kate Robards on the deep, dark woods of the imagination.

By Kate Robards | June 23, 2023

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